Possible Clues:

• -- -to-nuts
• Very high liquid content in this food
• Item du jour, often
• With 57-Down, memorable 'Seinfeld' character, with 'the'
• Beginner's course?
• Alternative to salad
• Bisque or broth
• Food in a memorable "Seinfeld" episode
• E! show, with "The"
• Tom yum, e.g.